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RWL 500P

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,437 mi
Last recorded12,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 500P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 12,437 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 12,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 79% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,631 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 9,045 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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RWL 500P is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWL 500P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWL 500P registered?

RWL 500P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is RWL 500P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWL 500P shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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